Publications by authors named "G Joao"

Introduction: Strength training (ST) is a strategy to enhance quality of life through increased strength, muscle hypertrophy, and functional capacity. Training systems are associated with manipulation of volume and intensity, generating different stimuli, such as Rest-Pause (RP) and Sarcoplasmic Stimulating Training (SST). These systems induce greater mechanical and physiological stress, leading to increased strength and muscle hypertrophy.

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  • Marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, with various clinical presentations; early recognition of its symptoms can lead to better diagnosis and prevention of cardiovascular issues.
  • A study analyzed the clinical profiles of 75 outpatient individuals diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, highlighting a majority being young adults, with many showing a family history of the condition and common manifestations such as skin striae and scoliosis.
  • Despite a significant number of individuals displaying cardiovascular issues like aortic dilation and mitral valve prolapse, most patients did not report severe cardiovascular symptoms, emphasizing the importance of identifying key clinical signs for earlier diagnosis.
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Between April and July 2020, and, therefore, prior to the broad recommendation of corticosteroids for severe COVID-19, a total of 50 full autopsies were performed in Manaus. We confirmed two invasive cases of aspergillosis through histopathology and gene sequencing (4%) in our autopsy series. The confirmed invasive aspergillosis incidence seems much lower than expected based on the "probable and possible" definitions, and an individualized approach should be considered for each country scenario.

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This study aimed to compare the oxygen consumption, lactate concentrations, and energy expenditure using three different intensities during the resistance training sessions. A total of 15 men (22.9 ± 2.

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